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rose froze!

rose froze!
Posted by Al
from PA
on 2001-03-20 12:31:13

We had a shrub rose in a pot for the
summer and neglected to plant it after
the season. As a result, the roots may
have been frozen during a cold spell.
Can I expect this to survive if I bring
it inside for the rest of the winter and
keep it moist, or will it probably not
survive?

Unless it was frozen solid, through and
through, it may well survive. Roses are
tougher than most people give them
credit for. So bring it on inside
whenever the temperature is below
freezing. But set it outdoors and give
it some sunlight and fresh air on those
days when the temperature allows.